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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1900

Page

9

Fashionable adviser costs in early 1900s New York suit

In a New York Supreme Court case, testimony reveals that maintaining fashionable society costs an estimated 3000 to 10,000 dollars annually. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Howe and Mrs. Frances Skinner are linked by a suit seeking 6000 dollars a year, with expert testimony detailing fees for advisers who coach etiquette, housekeeping and guest reception.

New York Supreme Court Mary Elizabeth Howe Frances Augustus Skinner Elizabeth Winthrop Stevens Stevens J. J. Wester Mary Mlizabeth Howe Elias Howe Miss Howe Europe Millsi Hnowe Mrs. Skinner Stephens

William Shook Returns to Find Wife Married Again

William Shook left Williamsport to avoid interference after learning his wife had remarried. He arrived yesterday, learned of the marriage, and decided to depart without seeing her, aiming to respect her happiness.

William Shook Williamsport Penn Shook

Kissler Freed After Mother-in-law Death Case

Charles Kissler was arrested for the death of his mother-in-law after a quarrel but was released when an autopsy found heart trouble and the charge dropped. His wife recovered sanity and was allowed to return home as Kissler rejoiced at being cleared.

Charles Kissler North Russell Street Tomba No. 9 Kissler Harris Toby Wissler

Skinner Faces $24750 Service Claim After Interview

Miss Howe seeks $24 750 for services in a dispute with Mrs. Skinner after an interview with Miss Tlowe's evidence. Mrs. Skinner, aged and well defended, denies the key points and counters a threaten suit from Samuel Perry Skinner for alienating affection. Toby's funeral is planned for Sunday at her home and Kissler vows to abstain from drinking and return to work Monday.

Skinner Miss Howe Toby Kissler

Mrs Prunier Wins Suit Over Alienation of Affections

The Burlington woman Mrs Malvina Vanier sues Mrs Lillian Ash of New York for 7000 dollars claiming alienation of her husband Pred J Prunier's affections. A jury awards Prunier 15000 dollars. Ash is residuary legatee of late William Campbel a millionaire wallpaper maker. Prunier, a professional nurse, says Campbell trusted him as sole patient from 1896 to 1898 and that he remains in Ash’s service.

New Yorw Malvina Vanier Burlington Lillian Ash New York J. Prunier Campbell Ash Mere

Chef's Wife Starves Seventy Days Before Death

Mrs Hattie Hosmer died after a long fast of 52 days living on water and air. The case baffled doctors as she suffered a prior illness requiring surgery and a stomach disorder that rejected food for years. The Hosmer family operated a hotel in the city.

Mip Nhapolie Jan. BieDeath Hattie Hosmer Tor Diosmer

Verdict for Wuneh over Typographers Union No. 9 ruling

Benjamin Wuneh won a $625 verdict against Charles Shankland of Typographical Union No. 9 for firing him over his refusal to join the union. He testified his linotype expertise left him unable to work after being urged to join. A stay was granted before judgment. an appeal is expected. Wuneh plans to sue union members for damages and pursue reinstatement.

Buffalo Benjamin Wuneh Charles Shankland Typographical Union 9 Wuneh Wunch Typographical Union No. 9 Machinists’ Union Wieneh Union

Brigham's Funeral Rites Held in Washington Street

Funeral services for Robert T. Brigham were held yesterday with immediate relatives and a few intimate friends gathering on Washington Street at 1 o'clock. Carriages then carried attendees to Merest Hills for a chapel service conducted by Rev. Charles G. Ames. The body rests in a receiving tomb until spring when it will be buried in Brigham’s native Bakerfeld Vermont.

Robert T. Brigham Washington Street Merest Hills Charles G. Ames Church of the Disciples Mr. Briehem Brakerfeld

Woman Suffragists Hold Monthly Meeting at Park Street

The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association held its executive meeting at Park Street on a sunny afternoon. Receipts from a bazaar totaled 225 dollars. The annual gathering is planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Park Street Church with a young people's meeting first and an address by Mrs. Percy Widdrington on the second night.

la Mariehusetts Woman Suffrage

Passing of the Indian lecture at Wells evening school

Rev. Te. Joseph S. Dixon spoke on The Passing of the American Indian to Wells evening school pupils. Dixon, who has spent time among Western Indians, presented part of a series of free entertainments for the year.

Te. Joseph Ss. Dixon Wells Evening School Dr. Dixon West

Marshall merchant offers free prescription for lost vitality cure

Gratitude Toward George B. Wright of Marshall, a music dealer, is extolled after his alleged recovery from chronic weakness. He claims a rare medicine combination restored vigor and offers the free prescription by mail to any man seeking renewed energy, citing years of suffering and the cures he found.

George B. Wright Marshall Wright Marshall, Mich Post George Mick Ife Elain Younge G. B. Wright Ot Hallock Institute Court ST Boston Mass Jesse Hallock Medical Institute

Warnings From Upper Middle Harbor Narrow Channel Dangers

Harbor dangers rise in the Upper Middle stretch between Castle and Governor's islands. The Resolute, Murness line steamer Venetian, and other vessels have wrecked nearby in prior years. Captain Alfred Sorensen leads the salvage of the Resolute with tug Clara Clarita as a diver searches for Engineer Ottobine near the wreck.

Castle Governor's Islands Covernors Islands Murness Line Venetian Charlestown London F. A. Pike Dewey Menemsha Two-Forty Ardandhu Willian Sprague Alfred Sorensen Clara Clarita Ottobine Lighthouse Board Saccade Island Yoeor Island Bird Ialand

Along the Water Front Afloat and Vessel News

An eventful nautical report notes Captain Taylor of the Swatara praised for restraint after a near tragedy. It covers a dozen vessels docking with 50,400 pounds of fish, grain movements, shipyard activity for the City of Rockland, a 62 foot stern post being prepared, and several steamers and ships facing delays, collisions, or cargo developments along the coast and at Liverpool.

Taylor Swatara Haddock William McVie Mast Boston Bangor City Rockland Governor Russell Welly Melbourne Pitcairn Island Geelong King Oscar Tr George Farwell New York New Orleans Georgie L. Dickson Maplewood Philadelphia Celbeth Admiral Dower Wa Longwharf Jamaica Prince George Wilken Tago Fs Hull Kng Iocal Lawe Durig Philadelphian Bachem Corinthia Cloriana Heathmore Cambrian SIS Turcoman Liverpool Norw Blan Barrie Whham Gordon Larsen Aloss Appakichicola Dover Ingland Gordon Hotspur Isle of Wight Cunard

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